Fran Brill
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 30, 1946
- Birthplace
- Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Fran Brill (born September 30, 1946) is an actress and puppeteer who worked on Sesame Street beginning in 1970. She was the first female puppeteer hired by Jim Henson, outside of wife Jane Henson. She is best known for performing Prairie Dawn and Zoe. Brill retired from performing in September 2014.
Filmography
Jim Henson Idea Man 2024
as Self
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic 2022
as Prairie Dawn (voice) / Zoe (voice)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street 2021
as Self
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson 2020
as Self
Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration 2019
as Self
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting 2019
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Various Characters
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched 2017
as Self
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story 2015
as Self
Sesame Street: M is for Mystery 2014
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers 2012
as Zoe
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey 2011
as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's Music Magic 2011
Actor
Sesame Street: Wild Words and Outdoor Adventures 2011
Actor
Sesame Street: When Families Grieve 2010
as Mae
- Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story 2009
Actor
Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales 2009
Actor
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces 2009
Actor
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo 2009
as Zoe (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland 2008
as Zoe as Mousey the Hatter Helper (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation 2008
as Muppet Performer (voice)
Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame: Let's Play Games 2008
Actor
Sesame Street: Count on Sports 2008
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe
Sesame Street: Love the Earth! 2008
as Zoe
Elmo's Christmas Countdown 2007
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Ready for School! 2007
Actor
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 2006
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Beginnings: Exploring Together 2006
as Prairie Dawn
Sesame Street: Elmo's Potty Time 2006
as Prairie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: Big Bird Sings! 2005
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover 2004
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! 2004
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? 2004
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites 2004
as Lavender Anything Muppet Girl (voice)
Sesame Street: Sesame Sings Karaoke 2003
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs 2003
as Cereal (voice)
Sesame Street: Zoe's Dance Moves 2003
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! 2002
Actor
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play 2002
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe / Frosty Four Singer (voice)
Elmo's World: Family Feature 2002
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! 2002
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! 2001
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 2 2001
as Zoe / Mary (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf 2001
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World 2000
as Zoe
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland 1999
as Zoe (voice)
Doug's 1st Movie 1999
as Mrs. Perigrew (voice)
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 1999
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn (voice)
CinderElmo 1999
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! 1998
as Zoe / Prairie Dawn / Roxie Marie (voice)
Sesame Street: The Alphabet Jungle Game 1998
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta! 1997
as Betty Lou / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time 1997
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas 1996
as Zoe (voice)
City Hall 1996
as Angie
Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet 1996
as Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Learning to Share 1996
as Zoe
Sesame Street: Imagine That! 1996
as Zoe (voice)
The World of Jim Henson 1994
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! 1994
as Prairie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green 1994
as Clam / Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 1994
as Prarie Dawn/Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late! 1993
as Prarie Dawn / Zoe (voice)
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration 1993
as Prarie Dawn (voice)
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! 1993
as Prairie Dawn
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs 1993
Actor
Getting Ready to Read 1992
as "OP" Family Song (voice)
Hyde in Hollywood 1991
as Betty Armstrong
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1991
as Bluejay / Sparrow (voice)
What About Bob? 1991
as Lily Marvin
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals 1991
as Little Bird / Chicken (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson 1990
as Additional Muppet Performer
Jim Henson's Memorial Service 1990
Actor
The Song of the Cloud Forest 1989
as Louise (voice)
Dog City 1989
as Colleen Barker (voice)
Routed 1989
as Mrs. Grove
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 1989
as Self – Prairie Dawn
Lip Service 1988
as Debbie
Midnight Run 1988
as Dana Mardukas
The No Show 1987
as Chicken Licken
My Little Pony 1984
as Applejack (voice)
Old Enough 1984
as Mrs. Sloan
The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984
as Additional Muppet Performer / News Reporter (voice)
Oh, Boy! Babies! 1982
as Kay
Look Back in Anger 1980
as Helena Charles
Amber Waves 1980
as Suze Winter
Being There 1979
as Sally Hayes
Just a Few Announcements 1975
as Janice
The Muppet Introduction 1975
as Janice
Muppet Picker Upper 1975
as Janice (voice)
The Great Santa Claus Switch 1970
as Snerf (voice)
Credits from TMDB.